Forklift Operator
About The Position
As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best. As we launch our new facility in Mesquite, Texas, we are looking for talented individuals to support our operations and contribute to the site’s success. To support this growth, we are seeking a Forklift Operator to play a key role in material handling and logistics. The Forklift Operator is responsible for the safe handling of small to large components and materials (including sheet metal and structural parts) using a forklift. The incumbent loads, unloads, transports, and stores materials using a forklift, overhead crane, pallet jack, or hand truck, while ensuring safe and efficient operations at all times.
Requirements
- High School Diploma
- Relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Forklift license required
- Strong sense of time, organization, and urgency
- Able to work independently and within a team
- Perform work with precision and thoroughness
- Work at a steady pace and produce quality work
- Find a solution or proactively deal with work-related issues
- Versatile, autonomous, and responsible
- Continuously develop knowledge and skills
- Share expertise with others
- Proficiency in English communication, both oral and written.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in HVAC is an asset.
- ERP system and Microsoft office experience (an asset)
- overhead crane certification is an asset.
Responsibilities
- Safely carry out and transport components and materials to the various required departments using a forklift (6,500 lb propane), an overhead crane, a pallet jack, or a hand truck.
- Inspect the components & materials received using the plans, BOM, MOC, receipt slip and other relevant documents
- Identify the components & materials received
- Keep the Reception area safe and clean (cutting and dismantling wooden pallets, preparation for recycling, etc.)
- Attach slings, hooks, or other devices to lift and handle equipment and materials
- Bundle, wrap or band material for shipment
- Communicate with supply and quality any non-compliant delivery and participate in the development of the non-compliance report (quarantine area)
- Maintain equipment storage areas to ensure accurate inventory
- Participate to inventory/material counts
- Participate when required in the loading of units
- Other responsibilities as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
